Elgin Opinion
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Patlak marked by personal integrityOct 22, 2010 1:00 am - Dan Patlak is running for one of the three commissioner positions at the Cook County Board of Review. The Board of Review hears and reviews tax appeals for all residenti...
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Hultgren sides with constituentsOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - This time of year my mailbox overflows with messages designed to mislead and inflame voters. A case in point the flyer by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee...
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The more things change . . .Oct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Barack Obama recently came to Chicago to heartily endorse Pat Quinn and Alexi Giannoulias. Last election, Barack Obama came to Chicago to heartily endorse Rod Blagojevic...
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GOP majorities could benefit ObamaOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Many conservatives and Republicans are in a state of euphoria because of the polling data that predicts massive losses for the Democrats in the elections, possibly resul...
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Require cooperation from legislatorsOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Whenever our nation goes through a crisis involving either national or financial security, the reaction is often the same; lost confidence in the political process and p...
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A GOP win would do more damageOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - I read Donna Brazile's column Oct. 5 and was happy for once I wasn't reading something negative about President Obama. I have to agree he is trying to do a good job, co...
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A conspiracy theory about late tax billsOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - It is my theory and opinion that the Cook County real estate tax bills are being held back because they contain a secret tax increase. They are being held back so that U...
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Don't let library become dinosaurOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm voting yes for the St. Charles Public Library referendum. While it is hard to support an increase in taxes, I am willing to give a little for the public good. Our li...
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Disagrees with Foster endorsementOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald ignored facts and was internally inconsistent in its recent endorsement of Bill Foster for a second term as representative for the 14th Congressional Di...
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Choose candidates who support ObamaOct 21, 2010 11:00 pm - I am frustrated listening to the background “noise” during this election season. The Democratic and independent electorates need to examine their consciences regarding t...